US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W JCT VT.117 · Structure no. 200284002504112

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesUS 2 over Necrr
Location0.1 MI W JCT VT.117
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.42426, -73.01263
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.